Saucony Azura Introduction
With the Endorphin Speed, Saucony created a fantastic new shoe. A mixture of their top of the line foam but with a nylon plate to make it more forgiving than the full race day experience. This year, they have kept the foam but ditched the plate. The Saucony Azura looks to be one of the most exciting releases of the coming year. The Endorphin line up is already a favourite of many runners across the globe and the Azura is set to make it even better.
What’s new in the Azura?
With 40mm of PWRRUN PB in the heel and an 8mm drop, cushion won’t be an issue. As part of the fast and light category of Saucony shoes, the Azura promises to be a versatile shoe. It will take you from daily miles to faster sessions where pace is key. A premium-feeling daily trainer to rival the likes of Nike’s Vomero Plus and adidas’ EVO SL, the Azura fits the mould of the mid-budget high-performance niche. This looks to be a highly competitive sector in 2026 as brands chase the success of the German masters.
Softness in the midsole for days when pace isn’t a problem turns into a snappy, responsive ride thanks to the SpeedRoll technology when you pick up the pace. Those who have run in the Endorphin Speed will probably be very interested to know how the Azura feels underfoot, I know I am!
Conclusion
Hopefully, this will be a standout hit for Saucony in 2026 and bring joy to runners everywhere. As a direct competitor to the EVO SL, it has quite some ground to make up. Despite the top end foam, the price is a very reasonable $150 which matches the ethos of the adidas shoe. To see our review on the Saucony Endorphin Azura keep your eyes on our channels across the internet.
